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Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will enter into negotiations with the teaching unions with a view to resolving ongoing or impending difficulties which might impact negatively on students; if his atten tion has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will enter into negotiations with the teaching unions with a view to resolving ongoing or impending difficulties which might impact negatively on students; if his atten tion has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/01]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the total number of community employment participants working in schools; the transitional arrangements for these workers pending the introduction of new funding arrangements for secretaries and caretakers; his plans for replacing community employment workers who are engaged in essential support work in schools which is other than secretarial and caretaking work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

48 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the total number of community employment participants working in schools; the transitional arrangements for these workers pending the introduction of new funding arrangements for secretaries and caretakers; his plans for replacing community employment workers who are engaged in essential support work in schools which is other than secretarial and caretaking work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/01]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in each county which have had FÁS workers and staff prior to the withdrawal of the community employment scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many schools have been seriously affected by this change and that the grants and funding provided are inadequate as a replacement for the original scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in each county which have had FÁS workers and staff prior to the withdrawal of the community employment scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many schools have been seriously affected by this change and that the grants and funding provided are inadequate as a replacement for the original scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/01]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

48 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the total number of community employment participants working in schools; the transitional arrangements for these workers pending the introduction of new funding arrangements for secretaries and caretakers; his plans for replacing community employment workers who are engaged in essential support work in schools which is other than secretarial and caretaking work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

48 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the total number of community employment participants working in schools; the transitional arrangements for these workers pending the introduction of new funding arrangements for secretaries and caretakers; his plans for replacing community employment workers who are engaged in essential support work in schools which is other than secretarial and caretaking work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28252/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in each county which have had FÁS workers and staff prior to the withdrawal of the community employment scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many schools have been seriously affected by this change and that the grants and funding provided are inadequate as a replacement for the original scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

20 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in each county which have had FÁS workers and staff prior to the withdrawal of the community employment scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many schools have been seriously affected by this change and that the grants and funding provided are inadequate as a replacement for the original scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

14 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures in place to ensure a school that has a secretary or caretaker under the community employment scheme will not lose under the new arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28180/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

14 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures in place to ensure a school that has a secretary or caretaker under the community employment scheme will not lose under the new arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28180/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will enter into negotiations with the teaching unions with a view to resolving ongoing or impending difficulties which might impact negatively on students; if his atten tion has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will enter into negotiations with the teaching unions with a view to resolving ongoing or impending difficulties which might impact negatively on students; if his atten tion has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress of negotiations with the teachers unions regarding their pay claim and allowance for supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28225/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

13 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress of negotiations with the teachers unions regarding their pay claim and allowance for supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28225/01]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education and Science if the composition of the educational disadvantage committee as required under the Education Act, 1998, has been finalised; the reasons for the delay in establishing this committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

10 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education and Science if the composition of the educational disadvantage committee as required under the Education Act, 1998, has been finalised; the reasons for the delay in establishing this committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a progress report on the proposed amalgamation of the three comprehensive schools in Ballymun, Dublin 9; the timescale proposed for the necessary refurbishment works; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28247/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a progress report on the proposed amalgamation of the three comprehensive schools in Ballymun, Dublin 9; the timescale proposed for the necessary refurbishment works; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28247/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Ms Fox asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide funding for the approved site for Wicklow Gaelscoil; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this matter has been ongoing for more than two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

8 Ms Fox asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide funding for the approved site for Wicklow Gaelscoil; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this matter has been ongoing for more than two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/01]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the role of his Department in the RAPID programme; the person who will represent his Department in each of the area implementation teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28258/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

6 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the role of his Department in the RAPID programme; the person who will represent his Department in each of the area implementation teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28258/01]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a decision regarding the provision of a school bus service to Seamount Convent secondary school, Kinvara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28102/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

5 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a decision regarding the provision of a school bus service to Seamount Convent secondary school, Kinvara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28102/01]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received the report of the UK based National Foundation for Education Research on State-funded models of educational supports available to children with autism; if so, if he will publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28292/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

4 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received the report of the UK based National Foundation for Education Research on State-funded models of educational supports available to children with autism; if so, if he will publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28292/01]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will consider invoking his powers under the Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Act, 1994, at Limerick Institute of Technology in view of the failure of the governing body to act on the O'Hanlon report. [28158/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

3 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will consider invoking his powers under the Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Act, 1994, at Limerick Institute of Technology in view of the failure of the governing body to act on the O'Hanlon report. [28158/01]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for the school building programme arising from the Estimates of expenditure for 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28411/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

2 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for the school building programme arising from the Estimates of expenditure for 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28411/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department is refusing to reply in detail to specific and detailed parliamentary questions regarding school building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2001

1 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department is refusing to reply in detail to specific and detailed parliamentary questions regarding school building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/01]

Question· oralPQ 106asked

106 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify the condition which requires a mature student seeking a top-up grant to supply proof of a child dependency allowance payment. [22933/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

106 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify the condition which requires a mature student seeking a top-up grant to supply proof of a child dependency allowance payment. [22933/01]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to roll out an improved educational service for people with disabilities arising from the Jamie Sinnott judgment; the timeframe for these improvements; and the cost involved. [23019/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

103 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to roll out an improved educational service for people with disabilities arising from the Jamie Sinnott judgment; the timeframe for these improvements; and the cost involved. [23019/01]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals negotiated by him for supervision and substitution in primary and post-primary schools; and the contingency plans he has in place to keep schools open in the event of these proposals being rejected by one or more of the teacher unions. [23018/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

102 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals negotiated by him for supervision and substitution in primary and post-primary schools; and the contingency plans he has in place to keep schools open in the event of these proposals being rejected by one or more of the teacher unions. [23018/01]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the proposal to transfer £46 million of community employment funding to his Department; the way in which this funding will be allocated to schools; the reasons for the delay in notifying the schools of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23296/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

101 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the proposal to transfer £46 million of community employment funding to his Department; the way in which this funding will be allocated to schools; the reasons for the delay in notifying the schools of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23296/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

103 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to roll out an improved educational service for people with disabilities arising from the Jamie Sinnott judgment; the timeframe for these improvements; and the cost involved. [23019/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

103 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to roll out an improved educational service for people with disabilities arising from the Jamie Sinnott judgment; the timeframe for these improvements; and the cost involved. [23019/01]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

102 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals negotiated by him for supervision and substitution in primary and post-primary schools; and the contingency plans he has in place to keep schools open in the event of these proposals being rejected by one or more of the teacher unions. [23018/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

102 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals negotiated by him for supervision and substitution in primary and post-primary schools; and the contingency plans he has in place to keep schools open in the event of these proposals being rejected by one or more of the teacher unions. [23018/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

101 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the proposal to transfer £46 million of community employment funding to his Department; the way in which this funding will be allocated to schools; the reasons for the delay in notifying the schools of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23296/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001

101 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the proposal to transfer £46 million of community employment funding to his Department; the way in which this funding will be allocated to schools; the reasons for the delay in notifying the schools of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23296/01]

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated levels of adult literacy difficulties; the numbers being reached by current Government initiatives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated levels of adult literacy difficulties; the numbers being reached by current Government initiatives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/01]

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which he proposes to expand psychological services and special needs teachers to all primary and second level schools throughout the country with a view to meeting the requirements as set out by parents and school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which he proposes to expand psychological services and special needs teachers to all primary and second level schools throughout the country with a view to meeting the requirements as set out by parents and school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/01]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of capitation grants available to the different sectors in secondary education; his views on the need to address anomalies in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16885/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

63 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of capitation grants available to the different sectors in secondary education; his views on the need to address anomalies in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16885/01]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has made in establishing a commission on teaching; the membership of the commission; the proposed terms of reference; and the proposed time scale for its work. [17080/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

62 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has made in establishing a commission on teaching; the membership of the commission; the proposed terms of reference; and the proposed time scale for its work. [17080/01]

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial impediments to participation in education for many low income families due to the high costs of books and uniforms for students entering second level education; if he will take immediate steps to ensure that financial supports are substantially increased to reflect the costs of school participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

61 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial impediments to participation in education for many low income families due to the high costs of books and uniforms for students entering second level education; if he will take immediate steps to ensure that financial supports are substantially increased to reflect the costs of school participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/01]

Question· oralPQ 60asked

60 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of permanent accommodation for a Gaelscoil, details supplied, in view of the unsuitable and unsafe nature of the existing accommodation, the situation regarding a proposed school extension, and if his Department will make the necessary funds available in 2001 for the building project to proceed. [17301/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

60 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of permanent accommodation for a Gaelscoil, details supplied, in view of the unsuitable and unsafe nature of the existing accommodation, the situation regarding a proposed school extension, and if his Department will make the necessary funds available in 2001 for the building project to proceed. [17301/01]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for major capital works from primary and second level schools which are awaiting decision within his Department, his views on whether his Department is capable of dealing with this volume of work, and if he will bring forward proposals for tackling this considerable backlog of work. [17292/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for major capital works from primary and second level schools which are awaiting decision within his Department, his views on whether his Department is capable of dealing with this volume of work, and if he will bring forward proposals for tackling this considerable backlog of work. [17292/01]

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science when the task force report on autism is expected; the progress his Department has made regarding a pre-school education service for children with autism starting at three years of age, the extension of the school year throughout the month of July for children with autism and the doubling of special needs assistant cover provided to each special class catering for children with autism. [17296/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

58 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science when the task force report on autism is expected; the progress his Department has made regarding a pre-school education service for children with autism starting at three years of age, the extension of the school year throughout the month of July for children with autism and the doubling of special needs assistant cover provided to each special class catering for children with autism. [17296/01]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated levels of adult literacy difficulties; the numbers being reached by current Government initiatives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated levels of adult literacy difficulties; the numbers being reached by current Government initiatives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which he proposes to expand psychological services and special needs teachers to all primary and second level schools throughout the country with a view to meeting the requirements as set out by parents and school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which he proposes to expand psychological services and special needs teachers to all primary and second level schools throughout the country with a view to meeting the requirements as set out by parents and school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

63 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of capitation grants available to the different sectors in secondary education; his views on the need to address anomalies in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16885/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

63 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of capitation grants available to the different sectors in secondary education; his views on the need to address anomalies in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16885/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

62 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has made in establishing a commission on teaching; the membership of the commission; the proposed terms of reference; and the proposed time scale for its work. [17080/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

62 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has made in establishing a commission on teaching; the membership of the commission; the proposed terms of reference; and the proposed time scale for its work. [17080/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

61 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial impediments to participation in education for many low income families due to the high costs of books and uniforms for students entering second level education; if he will take immediate steps to ensure that financial supports are substantially increased to reflect the costs of school participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2001

61 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the financial impediments to participation in education for many low income families due to the high costs of books and uniforms for students entering second level education; if he will take immediate steps to ensure that financial supports are substantially increased to reflect the costs of school participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17294/01]

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